Motion · S5M-03637 · 25 Jan 2017
Blackhillock to Kintore Transmission Line
The motion
That the Parliament notes the concern that has been expressed by communities in proximity to Scottish and Southern Electricity Network’s proposed Blackhillock to Kintore transmission reinforcement regarding the development’s potential visual impact; understands that the National Assembly for Wales unanimously passed a motion on 18 January 2017 endorsing the use of underground cables and alternatives to pylons where feasible, with a view to minimising the visual impact of such infrastructure; reiterates what it sees as the need for effective community consultation and the importance of incorporating feedback as a means for addressing such concerns; believes that the outstanding natural beauty of this countryside, for example the area around Bennachie, must be protected, and notes what it considers are the communities’ urgent calls for the existing plans to be the subject of substantial change and mitigation action in order for this to be achieved.
Supporters (14)
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 25 Jan 2017
- Rhoda Grant 26 Jan 2017
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 26 Jan 2017
- Andy Wightman 26 Jan 2017
- Bill Bowman 27 Jan 2017
- Peter Chapman 27 Jan 2017
- Douglas Ross 27 Jan 2017
- Ross Thomson 27 Jan 2017
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 30 Jan 2017
- David Stewart 31 Jan 2017
- Edward Mountain 2 Feb 2017
- Lewis Macdonald 6 Feb 2017
- Jeremy Balfour 7 Feb 2017
- Donald Cameron 7 Feb 2017
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.